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Warrior To Wallflower: “Stranger Things” Shrinks Nancy Wheeler

by Allison Mccarthy

November 7, 2017 at 2:43pm

Nancy doesn’t need Jonathan or Steve to get out of Hawkins.

“Semper Femina” is Deeply in Love with All Things Women

by Katie Presley

November 7, 2017 at 10:58am

Semper Femina, is, perhaps more than anything, the work of a consummate professional.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The fantasy of a good guy with a gun is killing us

by Bitch HQ

November 7, 2017 at 6:00am

Apathy is part of the problem.

Pistols or Pearls: Gender Reveal Parties Are a Sham

by Rae Gray

November 6, 2017 at 3:31pm

Gender-reveal parties reinforce a faux binary.

“Underground” Highlights the Complexities of Life Under Slavery

by Veronica Hilbring

November 6, 2017 at 12:00pm

In “Underground,” we found the love, hope, and determination of enslaved people that most of us weren’t exposed to in history class.

three white teenagers—two boys and one girl—sit together on a couch

Cloaking White Supremacy: Harry Potter’s legacy of blood purity

by Melissa Brinks

November 6, 2017 at 11:00am

As issues of nationalism and xenophobia have dominated recent elections, the Harry Potter series has emerged as a weirdly relevant analog.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: “Alias Grace” Explores the Real Horror of Patriarchy

by Bitch HQ

November 6, 2017 at 6:00am

The new Margaret Atwood adaptation is out.

Make America Great Again By Buying All This Ugly Trump Merch

by Margaret Hetherman

November 3, 2017 at 2:09pm

November is here, and that means the holidays and the anniversary of Trump’s popular vote loss are upon us. If you’re looking for “that special something” to celebrate, look no further.

Douchebag Decree: Brianna Brochu & The University of Hartford Are Partners in Racist Crime

by Dahlia Balcazar

November 3, 2017 at 1:05pm

This is a story about the powers of social media for good, but also a reminder of what it takes for powerful institutions to do the right thing.

Backtalk: Indictment Day & Kevin Spacey

by Amy Lam

November 3, 2017 at 7:20am

This week, Dahlia and Amy dig into the beginning of the indictments against Trump-adjacent folks and the latest crop of sexual abuse allegations against powerful men. There’s have a moment of mini-celebrations because FBI director’s Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump’s campaign team and possible collusion with Russian officials. Indictments were served for...